How much do odd job persons earn in Ghana
GH₵16,530a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵1,378 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,317
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What odd job persons earn in Ghana
Lowest 10%: GH₵14,460Median: GH₵16,530Highest 10%: GH₵19,700
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $63,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,390 |
| 3. United States | $49,010 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,324 |
| 112. Ghana estimate | $1,317 |
| 113. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,289 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierGH₵15,480
- Meter readerGH₵15,940
- Water and firewood collectorsGH₵15,690
- Gym workerGH₵15,000
- Waste collectorGH₵16,760
- SorterGH₵16,800
- Street sweeperGH₵16,480
Frequently asked questions
How much do odd job persons earn a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵1,378 a month, GH₵16,530 a year.
Which country pays odd job persons the most?
United States, with a median of $49,010 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do odd job persons earn more in Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $49,010 a year against $1,317 in Ghana, 37.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate